Spacer, Moulded, Lace: What Bra Terms Actually Mean




Three words that appear on almost every bra description.

Here’s what they actually mean — and which one your wardrobe actually needs.

MOULDED

A pre-shaped cup that holds its form whether you’re wearing it or not.

It gives a smooth, rounded silhouette under clothes — no wrinkles, no texture showing through.

Often padded, but can be moulded non-padded too. Always seamless on the outside.

Best for: T-shirt bras, a smooth finish under fitted tops.

Smoothie Lace Moulded Balcony Bra in Sage Green

Smoothie Lace Moulded Balcony Bra

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Faith Moulded Plunge Bra in Latte

Faith Moulded Plunge Bra

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Royal Delite Moulded Non-Wired Bra in Black

Royal Delite Moulded Non-Wired Bra

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SPACER

A moulded cup made from a special three-dimensional foam that’s lightweight and breathable. Air can move through it.

It gives the same smooth shape as a standard moulded cup, but stays cooler against the skin.

Best for: UAE summer, active days, anyone who runs warm.

Elegance Moulded Spacer T-Shirt Bra in Honey

Elegance Moulded Spacer T-Shirt Bra

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Cari Moulded Spacer Bra in Black

Cari Moulded Spacer Bra

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Obsession 2.0 Moulded Spacer Nursing Bra in Frappe

Obsession 2.0 Moulded Spacer Nursing Bra

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LACE

Lace shows up in many bra styles, and it isn’t just one thing.

It can be flexible stretch lace that moves with your shape, or fixed-form lace that provides strong support on its own.

A smooth lace disappears under clothes; a detailed, glamorous lace is designed to stand out.

Best for: Absolutely everything — there’s a lace for every occasion.

Allure Plunge Bra in Magenta

Allure Plunge Bra

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Envy Full Cup Bra in Honey

Envy Full Cup Bra

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Celeste Balconnet Bra in Pistachio

Celeste Balconnet Bra

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A Word From Our Fitters

None of these terms tell you your size, and none of them are automatically “better” than the others — they’re just different tools for different jobs. The same size can feel completely different in a spacer cup versus a lace one, simply because the construction sits against you differently. That’s exactly why we fit by eye rather than by label.

Not sure which construction suits you? Start with our bra size chart, or come in for a complimentary fitting.

Your Questions, Answered

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Come Feel the Difference

Reading about the difference is one thing. Trying it on is another.

Pop in at Town Centre Jumeirah, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi Mall, Abu Dhabi — no appointment needed — and we’ll help you find the construction that actually works for you.

Because the right words on a label matter less than the right fit on you.